CONCACAF Gold Cup 2023 Final: Mexico vs Panama: Predicted lineup, injury, head-to-head, telecast

These two teams meet for the first time in the finals

Mexico will play Panama in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2023. The Mexicans have a chance to win their ninth title and the Los Calaneros are in their search for a first title.

The Mexicans comfortably booked a place in the final after a 3-0 win over Jamaica. Jaime Lozano's men won Group B with two wins and one loss. Their quarterfinal win came against Costa Rica. In the Gold Cup, the team scored 12 goals and conceded two goals.

Los Calaneros won a penalty shootout against the defending champions, USA. The match ended 1-1 and Panama won 5-4 on penalties. They are unbeaten in the tournament. After winning Group C, the Los Calaneros won their quarterfinal match against Qatar.

This is the first time these two teams are meeting in the final of the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Mexico will play their 11th final and have only lost twice. Panama make it to their third final and have lost to the USA on previous occasions.

Kick-Off:

Monday, 16 July 2023, 11:30 PM (GMT); 17 July 2023, 5:00 A.M. IST at SoFi Stadium

Form

Mexico (in all competitions): W-W-L-W-W

Panama (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Orbelín Pineda (Mexico)

Orbelín Pineda is one of the key players in his team. The 27-year-old has scored two goals, including a penalty kick. He will look to lead his time to a win in the final.

Ismael Diaz (Panama)

Ismael Diaz will look to create some problems for the opposition. He plays on the left side in the attack and has scored four goals. The 26-year-old scored a hat-trick against Qatar. The forward has also created a goal for his teammate. Diaz has a chance to win the Gold Cup for Panama.

Match Facts for Mexico vs Panama

• Mexico are unbeaten against Panama in the last 13 head-to-head games in all competitions.
• Los Calaneros have scored only two goals against the Mexican side in the last 10 outings.
• The Mexicans have won four of their last five Gold Cup finals.

Injury & Team News for Mexico vs Panama

Edson Alvarez came on as a substitute in the last game. He could come back in the starting 11 for the Mexican side.

There are no such injuries to report. Both managers will go with a strong line-up.

Head to Head

Total Matches - 41

Mexico wins - 24

Panama wins - 5

Draws - 12

Predicted Lineup

Mexico (4-4-2)

G. Ochoa, J. Gallardo, J. Vasquez, C. Montes, J. Sanchez, O. Pineda, L. Romo, L. Chavez, U. Antuna, H. Martin, E. Sanchez

Panama (3-4-3)

O. Mosquera, F. Escobar, H. Cummings, A. Andrade, E. Davis, A. Godoy, A. Carrasquilla, E. Barcenas, I, Diaz, A. Quintero, J. Fajardo

Match Prediction for Mexico vs Panama

Mexico have been dominant against Panama in all competitions. However, the Los Canaleros have been in good form throughout the tournament and could cause an upset in the final. The Mexicans will be the favourites to lift the trophy for the ninth time.

Prediction: Mexico 2 - 1 Panama

Telecast

India: No Telecast

UK: VIAPLAY

USA: FOX/FS1, Univision, FuboTV

Nigeria: No Telecast